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Netherlands Sees 4,000 Freelancers Drop Amid Crackdown

2/7/2025

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In January, the Netherlands experienced a loss of 4,000 registered freelancers amid a crackdown on fraudulent self-employment.
Year-on-year, freelance registrations fell by 18%, while cancellations surged by 47%.
The private security sector faced the largest decline, with notable effects in healthcare and transport.
An estimated 250,000 freelancers could be impacted by the new regulations.

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Story summary

In January, the Netherlands experienced a loss of 4,000 registered freelancers amid a crackdown on fraudulent self-employment.
Year-on-year, freelance registrations fell by 18%, while cancellations surged by 47%.
The private security sector faced the largest decline, with notable effects in healthcare and transport.
An estimated 250,000 freelancers could be impacted by the new regulations.